Phalaris arundinacea
Reed Canarygrass
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Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) - Description
Phalaris arundinacea, sometimes known as reed canarygrass, is a tall, perennial bunchgrass that commonly forms extensive single-species stands along the margins of lakes and streams and in wet open areas, with a wide distribution in Europe, Asia, northern Africa and North America. Other common names for the plant include gardener's-garters in English, alpiste roseau in French, rohrglanzgras in German, kusa-yoshi in Japanese, caniço-malhado in Portuguese, and hierba cinta and pasto cinto in Spanish.
Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) - Blooming
Flowers bloom on spikelets.
Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) - Growth
Annual and pernnial grasses. Does best in sun or partial shade. Works well in a border, or as a groundcover.
Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) - Planting
Propagate by division from midspring to midsummer.
Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) - Pest
Phalaris is susceptible to ergot, rust, brown patch, smut, and leaf spots.
Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) - Soil and irrigation
Plant does well in any soil. Water regularly.
